boxer

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I first heard his name at Anaheim High School in the mid-1990s and thought my teacher was talking about Julio Cesar Chavez, the famous Mexican boxer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

They moved on to the titular boxer in "Creed," tormented by his father's legacy, and the villainous Killmonger of "Black Panther," traumatized by being an orphan in a racist world.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He reprised the role of the famous boxer for the sequel in 2018 and again in 2023 for Creed III in which he made his directorial debut as well as starring in it.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The 32-year-old from Flint has been training with former professional boxer Stephen 'Swifty' Smith at Liverpool's iconic 4 Corners Gym.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I believe he probably does,” I said, thinking of the boxer dogs.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt